Editor’s note: testimony from law enforcement officers or charging documents were not available Friday for all arrestees who appeared in Friday’s proceedings.

Members of the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force along with a narcotics investigator with the Arkansas State Police conducted a series of drug raids earlier this week that lead to the arrest of 31 individuals, police confirmed Friday.

Of 34 warrants issued, 31 individuals were arrested during Wednesday’s crackdown with 24 appearing before Circuit Judge William Pearson at Friday’s felony bond hearings. Pope County Sheriff Aaron DuVall said up to 62 charges, ranging from possession to delivery, could be filed by prosecutors. Prosecutors have already filed a number of charges in connection with the task force’s investigation in Pope County Circuit Court.

While officials didn’t release the quantity seized, DuVall said most of the narcotics included methamphetamine, prescription pills and marijuana. DuVall said aside from the narcotics seized, some vehicles used to transport or sell the narcotics were confiscated as well, adding while most of the arrests were conducted in Russellville, the roundup included suspects from across the county.

“Anything that happens in Russellville can and does filter out to the county,” he said.

DuVall said 35 officers participated in the roundup with agencies including the Pope County Sheriff’s Office, Arkansas State Police, Atkins Police Department, Russellville Police Department and the 5th Judicial Drug Task Force, as well as cooperation from Fifth Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney David Gibbons. Dispatchers and Pope County EMS also assisted in the bust to ensure safety.

DuVall said he was appreciative of the work put in by law enforcement personnel to conduct the raid.

“I would like to thank all the agencies who sent personnel over,” he said. “You can’t be successful if you don’t have full cooperation of law enforcement. We are fortunate to have that here. It has always been that way and always will be.”

DuVall said an investigation involving as many as 40 suspects is still ongoing, but would not comment further on the matter.

DTF bond hearings

The following individuals appeared during felony bond hearings Friday at the Pope County Detention Center. Their names, ages, anticipated charges and bond amounts are listed.

State Police narcotics investigator Tony Haley testified he and agents with the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force went to Tadel’s house on Sept. 21 to arrest him for being involved in a large methamphetamine trafficking ring ranging from Little Rock to Oklahoma. Haley said after several attempts to get Tadel to exit, he refused to leave his house. Haley said the officers hid at which time Tadel exited his residence and attempted to leave, but was arrested before he could. Haley said Tadel’s involvement in the drug trafficking ring is still under investigation.

Haley testified he along with agents of the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force met with Palma on two separate occasions via a confidential informant. Haley said on both occasions, agents purchased methamphetamine from Palma.

Haley testified that during the past six months, he along with agents of the Fifth Judicial Drug Task Force met with Knox on two separate occasions via a confidential informant during the past six months. Haley said on both occasions, agents purchased methamphetamine from Knox.

• Carlos Carranza, 19, delivery of methamphetamine — $10,000.

Haley testified in August a confidential informant purchased 2.1 grams of meth from Carranza.

Haley testified he along with agents met with Cady on two separate occasions via a confidential informant. Haley said on both occasions, agents purchased methamphetamine from Cady for a total weight of more than 4 grams.

Russellville Police Department Sergeant and DTF agent David Bevis testified over the last six months, he and others agents met with Baird on one occasion via a confidential informant. Bevis said agents purchased Oxycodone from Baird.

Rosales is currently out on bond from Conway County for discharging a firearm from a vehicle and terroristic threatening, according to prosecutor Liza Brown. This information along with the new allegations prompted Pearson to set a bond of $150,000.